Archaeology Checks Delays New Cornwall Dry Ski Centre
Archaeology Checks Delays New Cornwall Dry Ski Centre
Published : 11-Jul-2023 08:38
Work on a long-planned dry ski slope project at Par near St Austell in Cornwall which got the green light from local councillors with planning permission granted last autumn is currently being delayed from commencing while archaeological checks are carried out.
A spokesperson for the Altitude Snow Park explained,
"When we achieved planning a number of pre-commencement conditions were required before we could start building Altitude. These reports have taken a while to pull together and we still have a slight delay with archaeology! Although minor findings were recorded when we completed the application, from excavation on site, we are now required to excavate further (and extensively) which is delaying the build. We hope to have this resolved as soon as possible and move forward. We will get there! The journey continues!!"
The plans for the dry ski slope, to be called the Altitude Snow Park, were first announced five years ago, but the landowners since had to solve multiple planning issues before finally getting approval.
"The biggest ski and snowboard slope in the South West" the centre will feature beginner, intermediate and advanced level runs.
The development, on what is currently agricultural land, will also include six homes, a visitor centre, additional car parking and the developers also plan to create a play area for the adjacent school. There would also be a seasonal grass toboggan area, outdoor play areas and picnic spots.
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